Remote Litigation Docketing Clerk (CA)

Litigation Docketing Specialist

• Manage litigation calendars and docketing deadlines for state and federal court matters using ProLaw and Westlaw Legal Calendaring Rules.
• Review ECF filings, court documents, emails, and correspondence to identify, prioritize, and process docketing events.
• Calculate, enter, and update critical case deadlines while ensuring compliance with court rules and firm procedures.
• Maintain Outlook calendars and determine appropriate scheduling of litigation-related events and deadlines.
• Communicate with attorneys and case teams regarding case setup, calendaring requirements, docketed events, and deadline inquiries.
• Conduct deadline-related research and analyze court orders to verify applicable rules and scheduling impacts.
• Utilize court websites, docket search tools, and document retrieval databases to support accurate case management.
• Promote and maintain firm docketing policies, procedures, and best practices across litigation teams.
• Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work independently and collaboratively to support centralized docketing operations across multiple California offices and national practice groups.

Key Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience with strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules.
• Experience calculating court deadlines and managing complex litigation calendars.
• ProLaw experience preferred; strong technical proficiency required.
• Stable work history with demonstrated career commitment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.